Get ready, Illinois! A cold front is sweeping in this weekend, bringing freezing temperatures and the chance of our first ...

You may know Illinois for Chicago and the big-city experience. Still, some of my favorite stops in the Prairie State are ...

A new study ranked the tourist attractions in Illinois that are most commonly shared on Instagram and all 10 are in Chicago. The study, conducted by AI image generator NightCafe, analyzed Instagram ...

I have a love/hate relationship with tourist attractions. Sometimes they are a complete waste of time, like overpriced ...

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This Wicker Park loft layers Chicago history, global design influences, and modern comfort for travelers looking for an ...

Florida’s tourism story is changing discover how it joins a surprising nationwide travel shift redefining U.S. wanderlust.

Located along the historic Route 66 in Lincoln, Illinois, the wagon serves as both a tribute to the city’s namesake and a celebration of America’s pioneer spirit. It stands as a perfect example of the ...

Drive just 30 minutes outside of Chicago and find a suburb that's rich with restaurants, eclectic shopping, and beautiful ...

Downtown restaurants say they’ve already seen lower foot traffic and instances of staff not showing up to work.

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. The Trump administration has suffered yet another loss in its series of recent legal ...

As local anxiety builds, Illinois officials say the deployment of Guard troops violates state sovereignty, while the White House says the troops’ presence is needed. By Mitch Smith Reporting from ...